San Diego County Officials Urge South Bay Sewage Spill Sufferers to Speak Up

SAN DIEGO — County officials are asking area business owners smacked by February's South Bay sewage spill to step forward for a potential financial break.

"Our communities could receive low-interest federal disaster loans to help offset economic losses due to the spill," said a Tuesday morning San Diego County News Center alert. "Any business in the County that has suffered significant losses may be eligible. "

The smelly spill started on the Mexican side of the border last month and oozed about 143 million gallons of sewage into the Tijuana River.

Potential loan recipients have until the end of the day on Friday, April 21 to apply via an economic injury worksheet on the San Diego County's Office of Emergency Recovery website.

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Check out the San Diego County News Center for more info.